Physical Design

The resort's configuration attempts to optimize the site's
development capacity while efficiently utilizing previously
disturbed land comprising the former mill complex, a site plan
can be found here. The resort's
architecture and massing is loosely based on the style and
scale of the historic mill buildings that have dominated the
site for generations. A number of existing buildings will be
adaptively reused while others will be reinterpreted in new
construction that reuses building components such as trusses
and lumber. Design of the resort's landscape will celebrate the
extraordinary natural setting of the central Columbia River
Gorge by preserving the existing rocky outcrops, groves of
native oaks and firs, moss-covered talus slopes, and open
meadows. Resort design will:

Reflect the site's colorful history and
incorporate sustainability by rehabilitating existing mill
buildings and using on-site materials;

Respect scenic resources will be through
careful site design and compatibly designed new architecture,
and;

Protect natural resources by employing cutting
edge sustainable technologies to minimize resource consumption
and concentrate future development in existing developed areas
and other low-impact locations to preserve the majority of the
site.

Visual Subordinance by Design

To the extent practicable, proposed redevelopment will utilize
existing developed sites, road and trail alignments, structural
forms, land forms and vegetation. No building construction is
proposed for steep areas. Architecture will be
appropriate to the unique context of the Broughton Mill
site. New construction will be historically compatible
through the use of heavily textured materials such as rough-cut
wood, logs, local stone, vertical siding and oversized
timbers. New buildings will be screened with existing
vegetation whenever possible or with new vegetation that mimics
the native species on the site.

Resource-Based Recreation

Broughton Landing's central location within the Gorge is
equally ideal for those seeking other outdoor recreation
adventures such as kayaking, fishing, mountain bike riding,
hiking, and skiing on a year round basis. With its own launch
site, "Broughton Beach" and improvements to the "the Hatch",
Broughton Landing will provide the ideal location for
windsurfing and kite boarding during the summer.

Hillside Open Space

Over three quarters of the 260+ acre project site will remain
undeveloped as scenic open space, protected through permanent
conservation easements. Other than the existing reservoir
and the proposed Broughton Hut, future development outside the
redevelopment area will be limited to a new 14 mile network of
hiking and mountain bike trails accessing the scenic bluffs and
historic features as well as connecting the resort to other
destinations in the Gorge.

Conservation Easements

Conservation easements will be created on large portions of
seven individual parcels totaling approximately 300 acres of
highly-visible gorge walls in order to maximize protection of
the surrounding environment. The proposed conservation
easements will prohibit future logging, mining, or other forms
of commercial development. The easements will also
guarantee public access to recreational trails on these
parcels. As a result, these parcels will remain in their
natural state, forever protecting their scenic quality, habitat
value and opportunities for low-impact recreation in
perpetuity.

Historic preservation and interpretation of cultural resources

Broughton Lumber Flume, historic mill buildings and other
historic and archeological sites will be preserved or recorded
and interpreted through on-site signage and museum displays

Perpetual Conservation, Preservation and Recreation Fund

Broughton Landing will include a financial commitment
supporting ongoing conservation efforts through a dedicated
funding source. This conservation fund will be supported by
mandatory contributions of 1% of unit purchase price,
anticipated to generate nearly one million dollars of
contributions with 5% mandatory contributions on re-sales. This
fund will finance: acquisition of additional conservation land
and trail easements; restoration and enhancement of vegetation
and wildlife; trail construction and maintenance; and
maintenance and interpretation of the historic Broughton Lumber
Flume.

Environmental Sustainability

The Broughton Landing proposal will employ efficient use of
land, low-impact development practices and the highest
wastewater treatment standards to improve water quality in the
Columbia River.